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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,533
Posted By poiuyt

Half an answer: - bikepacking.com has released...

Half an answer:
- bikepacking.com has released a review of the 1x12 GRX (https://bikepacking.com/gear/shimano-grx-12-speed-review/). They tried to actuate it with an XT shifter, and it didn't work....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-11-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,031
Posted By poiuyt

Drop bar is the default, no need to add it. Not...

Drop bar is the default, no need to add it. Not saying that anyone with a flat bar would say "flat bar gravel bike". In my case, I say it because I'm using it as a gravel bike, equip it with gravel...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-11-23, 04:25 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,031
Posted By poiuyt

Coming from the "hybrid side" (at least...

Coming from the "hybrid side" (at least technically), I'm more a proponent of calling "flat bar gravel bikes" "flat bar gravel bikes" rather than "hybrid", for a simple reason: hybrid is for me an...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-05-23, 02:48 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,928
Posted By poiuyt

I upgraded my DS3 2020 with the Paragon Gold....

I upgraded my DS3 2020 with the Paragon Gold. It's definitely a major upgrade: almost 1kg lighter and much more responsive, and because it's an air-sprung fork, you can tune it better to your weight...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,026
Posted By poiuyt

Same conclusion here, 3 bikes (including the two...

Same conclusion here, 3 bikes (including the two mid-drive e-bikes) out of 4 that are using waxed chains.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-14-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By poiuyt

May I suggest this one, in the same price range...

May I suggest this one, in the same price range than the Trek, but better equipped: a belt, hydraulic disc brakes and no front suspension (that are over rated for comfort anyway, to my opinion):
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-23, 12:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By poiuyt

I recently upgraded a NEX-25 to a Paragon (as...

I recently upgraded a NEX-25 to a Paragon (as many users on this forum in fact), it's indeed almost a 1-to-1 replacement. The only issue I had was with the bearing race (the conical part that makes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By poiuyt

Thinking about it, but given you'll ride with "an...

Thinking about it, but given you'll ride with "an additional weight", better to take the bike that feels the most comfortable at slow speed. There's a risk that the Quick won't feel "right" if you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-02-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By poiuyt

If you like speed, it's hard to do with kids...

If you like speed, it's hard to do with kids behind: they might feed uncomfortable, or move, which will impact your balance and compromise your safety and the kid's.

Otherwise a few thoughts:
-...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,630
Posted By poiuyt

To have both a regular and electric bike (same...

To have both a regular and electric bike (same segment as the Vado, but much lighter - in terms of weight, it is between the Vado and Vado SL and my non-electric is an upgraded hybrid with front...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-31-23, 03:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,474
Posted By poiuyt

it's a supposition, but it can also be temporary....

it's a supposition, but it can also be temporary. Hybrids are a bit forgotten range (rarely sold at high prices), and there are now actually not a lot of available groupsets. Road group sets might be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-26-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 422
Posted By poiuyt

For information, a quite popular (at least here)...

For information, a quite popular (at least here) e-bike startup (https://www.cowboy.com) has a bike based on this principle. Single speed with belt drive, and variable assist (the slower you go, the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-23, 04:19 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,393
Posted By poiuyt

Depends on what you want to place the cursor for...

Depends on what you want to place the cursor for the compromise between raw capabilities and refinement. The range gain will be noticeable, but it won't fundamentally change the capabilities of the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-23, 01:19 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,393
Posted By poiuyt

Changing the cassette to an 11/42 will require...

Changing the cassette to an 11/42 will require your to adjust the b-screw of the derailleur, or install an accessory like a goat link if your derailleur can't handle it. This is where the shifting...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By poiuyt

The reasons I experienced chain drops at the...

The reasons I experienced chain drops at the chainring with a 1x without clutch (to be correct: because I forgot to activate the clutch after unmounting the wheel) is on flat at higher speed when I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,998
Posted By poiuyt

The issue with MTB tires is that they move the...

The issue with MTB tires is that they move the cursor too far on the off-road side, and penalise the on-road abilities too much. I'm quite pleased with the Cinturato M in the mud and on road, but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By poiuyt

Technically, the chainring is the least "chain...

Technically, the chainring is the least "chain dependent" part: the inside width of the chain is the same from 9 to 12 speed. https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3555/bicycle-drive-chain-dimension-standards...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,998
Posted By poiuyt

I had 44mm Smart Sam on my DS3, in my top list...

I had 44mm Smart Sam on my DS3, in my top list for versatility: good compromise between road and loose surface. The only reason why I don't use them anymore is that they are not Tubeless Ready.
...
Forum: Europe
06-19-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 551
Posted By poiuyt

First a disclaimer, I tend to avoid roads (gravel...

First a disclaimer, I tend to avoid roads (gravel is for me the best around Brussels), nor do interval trainings outside (it’s for me a winter thing to do on my trainer), so I may misinterpret the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,202
Posted By poiuyt

I would recommend to have a look at Tern. They...

I would recommend to have a look at Tern. They are "compact cargo", but can be used for commuting as well. They are quite expensive, but if you also want to use the bike for groceries and hauling...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-29-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,279
Posted By poiuyt

Totally agreed on the Vektron being a much "nicer...

Totally agreed on the Vektron being a much "nicer bike" than the Brompton, and would do much better in tram tracks than the Brompton as well. As usual with compromises, the point is to see where you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-29-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,279
Posted By poiuyt

When I tried in the store, when folded, the...

When I tried in the store, when folded, the retention of the folding mechanism was easy to "disengage" when moving around (it was just a magnet), resulting in the bike opening. When moving around in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-29-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,279
Posted By poiuyt

I was on the market for an e-bike and gave up the...

I was on the market for an e-bike and gave up the Tern Vektron for that reason (but already have a non-electric Brompton): not compact enough to be taken on an everyday basis(including trains or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By poiuyt

What is not XT on the Pathlite 7 are: bottom...

What is not XT on the Pathlite 7 are: bottom bracket, cassette, chain, pedals. The crankset is XT.
Bottom bracket: no big deal, replace by a XT when it's worn (to my experience, the XT is more...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By poiuyt

For the Shimano stuff, there are videos online...

For the Shimano stuff, there are videos online such as: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEEq-cH46nU Then also, the Shimano site: for each product, there's a "technologies" section, that gives some...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By poiuyt

The stock saddle is the negative point that is...

The stock saddle is the negative point that is the most often cited, according to the reviews left on Canyon's website.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By poiuyt

The VCLS 2.0 is an excellent seat post...

The VCLS 2.0 is an excellent seat post (https://www.bikeforums.net/22433539-post1472.html). That being said, since I posted this message, some feedback. I replaced it by a "simple" carbon seatpost,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-23, 03:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By poiuyt

The difference between the 2 Pathlite are small...

The difference between the 2 Pathlite are small but noticeable (by order of "importance").
- Carbon seat post vs Alu seat post: carbon seat posts have some compliance, while alu ones have none. It...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-18-23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,511
Posted By poiuyt

As you've noticed, high-end stepthroughs not...

As you've noticed, high-end stepthroughs not electric are very hard to find, so niche that the ones that do it can charge what they want. The only one I found is from Falkenjagd, but that's a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-12-23, 11:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 231
Posted By poiuyt

There are 3 parameters in the E-tube app: assist...

There are 3 parameters in the E-tube app: assist level (multiplicator the rider's input), torque (self explanatory), sensitivity (how fast the assistance kicks-in). Each mode is a combination of the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 531
Posted By poiuyt

The 2020 (that looks to have the same frame,...

The 2020 (that looks to have the same frame, based on pictures) has a clearance for 2.1in without fenders, and 45mm with fenders.

Note that the 2020 DS3 also came with super narrow rims (17mm...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-09-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By poiuyt

I arrive a bit late, but think that the Axis is...

I arrive a bit late, but think that the Axis is the more coherent choice compared to the Subcross. The Subcross has MTB tires, but some other specs are not OK when off-roading (it misses a clutch on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-03-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,222
Posted By poiuyt

There’s some contradiction in the specs between...

There’s some contradiction in the specs between “a commuter” and something that can go on trails, even non technical. Some features I’d consider critical for a commuter are a rack, a kickstand and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-31-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By poiuyt

Shimano CUES

It looks like Shimano has released a new line that can be very useful for hybrids: CUES, it's presented as "urban", but it covers the the "trekking" aspects as well. A problem I had with my hybrid...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-21-23, 02:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,273
Posted By poiuyt

Speaking of personal experience (I'm often riding...

Speaking of personal experience (I'm often riding with someone who has an e-trekking bike with 50mm tires, and I was using more conventional bikes), the answer depends mostly on your level: if you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-17-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,301
Posted By poiuyt

Very quick thought, given the question has been...

Very quick thought, given the question has been asked in a while. The question misses an important point: which 2x? While 3x systems are quite homogenous, choosing a better one is more a choice of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-18-22, 11:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,787
Posted By poiuyt

In the alternative suggestions, thinking about...

In the alternative suggestions, thinking about it, what about the Trek Dual Sport? It's similar to the FX but a bit more on the gravel side, and it share the same 300lbs weight limit. I'm suggesting...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-11-22, 02:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,787
Posted By poiuyt

Being perfectionist in today's supply situation...

Being perfectionist in today's supply situation is also the best way to never have a bike. Bikes are evolutive machines, focusing on the frame is probably the best strategy, as you can always change...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-10-22, 03:06 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,605
Posted By poiuyt

Good point. I would say that somehow this...

Good point. I would say that somehow this experience shows that the material of the frame is indeed less important that the material of the seat post (or forks in fact). In the commercial offer with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-09-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,928
Posted By poiuyt

A padded short is indeed the first thing to buy...

A padded short is indeed the first thing to buy with a DS3. Like all alu bikes, it's quite rigid, and the saddle is actually harder than lower DS models.

Tubeless tires will improve comfort, but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-09-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,605
Posted By poiuyt

I went a bit crazy and purchased a Canyon VCLS...

I went a bit crazy and purchased a Canyon VCLS 2.0 seat post for my trek dual sport. I thought it was expensive, but at the end it I don't regret it: the comfort improvement is noticeable, it doesn't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-07-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,787
Posted By poiuyt

It's a tough one. On taking a "women's" bike vs a...

It's a tough one. On taking a "women's" bike vs a "men's", no reserve, especially if the Canyon has explicitly excluded your combination height/inseam. Except for the frame, differences are quite...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-09-22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,393
Posted By poiuyt

And here's a picture of mine. It started its life...

And here's a picture of mine. It started its life as a Trek Dual Sport 3, but had some replacements/upgrades. In the order mirror, pedals (double side SPD), SQLab Innerbar ends, SQLab 611 saddle,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-19-21, 05:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,557
Posted By poiuyt

It's very likely that you can fit 180mm rotor...

It's very likely that you can fit 180mm rotor (provided that there's enough clearance), but it might not be worth it and it can even be dangerous. If you tires don't have enough grip, more powerful...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-11-21, 12:20 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,928
Posted By poiuyt

I don't know about the 2019, but the 2020 has a...

I don't know about the 2019, but the 2020 has a lifetime warranty on the frame (at least for the ones sold in Europe). That's why I mentioned it actually.

When you say that the remote lock-out on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-10-21, 01:08 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,928
Posted By poiuyt

If your current tires are the stock ones: those...

If your current tires are the stock ones: those are the weak point, not the suspension. The switch to 45mm tires with deeper threads (especially if you run them tubeless) will transform how your bike...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-05-21, 04:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,760
Posted By poiuyt

Rather not, but it's not an absolute answer. In...

Rather not, but it's not an absolute answer. In case of a commuter, maybe: in that case I'd like to also have a dynamo hub, and it's difficult to change afterwards (especially if you want to have a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-30-21, 01:47 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,928
Posted By poiuyt

To complete the previous answer (to which I...

To complete the previous answer (to which I agree), the key point to me is to see what you want to do with your bike: bike paths and trails can be ridden with different attitudes: leisure or sport...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-21, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,928
Posted By poiuyt

The Deore 10speed in indeed sold as a MTB...

The Deore 10speed in indeed sold as a MTB groupset, but there is a 40T chainring in front and the DS has 40mm gravel tires. My point was that a 40T chainring coupled with a 11/46 cassette with 40mm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-21, 03:27 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,928
Posted By poiuyt

Trek says 2.1/55mm max without fenders ...but a...

Trek says 2.1/55mm max without fenders ...but a point to bear in mind is that the rims might not be optimal for so wide tires. I have a 2020 DS 3, the stock rims have a 17mm inside width, I don't...
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